JOB SUMMARY
Under the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Officer will primarily be focused on generating revenue through developing and cultivating relationships with donors and corporate and community partners, all to help MCHS Family of Services achieve optimal fund development operations and positioning of the organization. The person in this position will be comfortable working with all levels of internal management, staff, partners and vendors.
II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Achieve assigned revenue goal by maintaining existing relationships and developing new relationships with corporate and community partners, as well as individual donors.
- Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with donors, corporations, and key community partners through year-round business and cultivation plans.
- Prospect and secure new corporate sponsorships, foundation gifts, and individual donors.
- Engage individual donors in Planned Giving opportunities and larger more impactful gifts.
- Recruit volunteer leaders for opportunities in MCHS committees and in-kind program opportunities.
- Support MCHS events such as gala or curated donor events through fundraising efforts.
- Identify opportunities for our corporate partners and individual donors to make an impact through MCHS programs and events.
- Monitor fundraising trends and implement proven strategies to improve campaign outcomes.
- Collaborate with other MCHS staff, including but not limited to, Marketing, MCHS programs, and operations staff.
- Represent the agency to outside groups and organizations, including business, community, and media events.
- Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the CDO.
III. BASIC COMPETENCIES
Education and Experience
The Development Officer will be an experienced professional with an array of nonprofit experience, primarily in fundraising, development, and community engagement. The Development Officer will be outgoing and motivated to engage the community and extend MCHS’s mission and vision to donors, volunteers, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three (3) years of experience in fundraising/development, or
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred with at least three (3) years of experience in fundraising and/or development.
- Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.
Knowledge Requirements:
- Computer and software applications (All MS Office).
- Principles and practices of fund development operations and management.
- Tactical strategy, planning and organizing.
Skills and Abilities Needed:
- Demonstrate leadership, drive, and integrity.
- Contribute to positive team culture at MCHS.
- Motivate, develop, and cultivate community partners and donors.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with agency staff, volunteers, government officials, foundation and corporate executives.
- Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers and the public at-large.
- Handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Be collaborative and flexible, with a strong service mentality.
- Attend training and travel offsite for events, meetings and seminars.
- Possess a high degree of personal accountability, responsibility and independent decision making abilities with the skills to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the organization.
- Work flexible hours, when needed, which may include some evenings and weekends.
The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee will typically encounter during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
V. OTHER INFORMATION
MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.
Furthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS or the employee may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
